The 34-year-old Shami last donned the national colours during the ODI World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad on November 19, last year.
The 25-year-old Shubman Gill is a clear favourite to land the high-profile job as Indian embarks on a new World Test Championship cycle.
After a remarkable campaign last year, which saw SRH redefine T20 hitting with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head at the helm, their aggressive approach backfired, bowing out of the league with just three wins in 11 games and plenty of underwhelming moments on the field as a batting and bowling unit.
Shubman Gill, who has been India's stand out batter in the tournament, was the only one who did not turn up for practice.
What's interesting is now fans are questioning the reasons and persons behind their retirements.
In a high-pressure clash against India in the Champions Trophy semi-finals, Steve Smith seemed to have destiny on his side.
Mohammed Shami has conceded that operating as India's lone front-line pacer after coming back from a lengthy injury layoff is a heavy "responsibility", even as he tries to regain his "rhythm" to suit the team's needs in the ongoing Champions Trophy .
They will meet the winner of Wednesday's second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand in the final in Dubai on Sunday.
IMAGES from the 3rd T20I between India and England in Rajkot on Tuesday.
Thrown into the spotlight in just his second ODI, Varun Chakaravarthy made the opportunity count in spectacular fashion.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second ODI against England on Sunday?
Rohit hinted that the 64-Test veteran could still play a part in the remainder of the five-Test series in Australia.
Shami's playing kit and Australian visa are believed to be ready and he was supposed to fly at the earliest but after Rohit's post-match comments, fresh doubts have been cast whether he will go to Australia.
Fresh from their morale-boosting win over LSG, and bolstered by the return of India wicketkeeper-batter K L Rahul, Delhi Capitals will look to build on the momentum when they take on formidable Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL match in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
The spotlight will be firmly on Mohammed Shami as the Indian team contemplates his inclusion in the playing XI.
Choose Your India team for the first ODI against England in Nagpur.
'When you are scoring runs and taking wickets, everyone is standing with you.' 'But the real test is to realise who is with you during your tough times.'
Mohammed Shami is making significant strides in his recovery from an ankle injury that has kept him out of cricket since the ODI World Cup last November.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), already qualified for the playoffs, will aim to secure a top-two league stage finish when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash in Lucknow.
Vettori said the pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head remains crucial to their success but acknowledged that the opposition teams have planned well.
A dominant India hammered England by 150 runs to claim the five-match series 4-1.
Rachin Ravindra had two reprieves before being sent back by Kuldeep Yadav.
Manu Bhaker chose to illuminate her home with traditional clay diyas, supporting local vendors and promoting the 'Vocal for Local' initiative.
Both Arshdeep and Khaleel have previously featured in India's limited-overs squads.
India's young guns have the talent to achieve something special in the upcoming England Test series, provided they back themselves, said former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers in Mumbai on Saturday.
'It was a test of character, a true pressure situation, and you responded with a phenomenal team performance.'
14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion in T20 cricket as he fired Rajasthan Royals to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans.
Shami has been out of action since his heroics in the ODI World Cup 2023.
Having recently made his international comeback against England in both T20Is and ODIs, the stretchable knee caps did not go unnoticed as Mohammed Shami first tried to get a feel of the conditions by bowling a few deliveries with a short run-up.
Mohammed Shami is open to playing domestic cricket if needed to make a comeback to the Indian team.
Kolkata Knight Riders will have little motivation left when they take on also ousted Sunrisers Hyderabad in an inconsequential IPL game in New Delhi on Sunday.
Shubman Gill is enjoying a 'honeymoon period' as India's Test captain but there will be more pressure on him in the days to come, feels former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.
'Am proud to be an Indian. Salute our soldiers for their Honour, Courage and Commitment.'
The Sunrisers are once again betting big on their power-packed batting line-up to deliver the goods in IPL 2025.
'When you are in the leadership group you have to make some harsh decisions. These are the discussions we have.'
Jasprit Bumrah is only human and cannot always shoulder the responsibility of bowling opposition out all by himself, skipper Rohit Sharma said.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri cautioned against giving Jasprit Bumrah five Tests in a row in England.
Rohit immediately knew the gravity of his mistake. He banged the ground in frustration, visibly furious with himself.
These five men bring invaluable experience, match-winning ability and composure under pressure -- crucial assets in India's quest for their third Champions Trophy title.
With just a week to go until the start of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE, it sets up a tight race for the premier position for batters in 50-over cricket during the eight-team tournament.
